Eletriptan
Relpax (eletriptan) is a prescription medication used to treat migraine headaches with or without aura in adults. It belongs to a class of drugs called triptans and is taken orally as tablets when migraine symptoms begin. This medication is intended for acute treatment and is not used to prevent migraines from occurring.
Relpax is a prescription triptan medication used to relieve migraine headache symptoms in adults.
Key facts at a glance
- RxNorm
- 353724
- Generic
- Relpax
- Class
- brand-name
- Brands
- —
- Availability
- rx
- Lactation
- unknown
- Routes
- —
- Forms
- —
- Regions
- US, EU, CN, JP
- Monitoring
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Relpax is used to treat acute migraine headaches with or without aura in adults. It helps relieve headache pain and associated symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, and sensitivity to light and sound. It is not prescribed to prevent migraines or to treat cluster headaches or other types of headaches.
As a triptan medication, Relpax works by binding to serotonin receptors in the brain. This causes blood vessels in the brain to narrow (vasoconstriction) and reduces the inflammatory response associated with migraines. The exact mechanism is not fully specified, but the drug helps counteract the neurological changes believed to cause migraine pain.
Relpax should not be used by patients with certain cardiovascular conditions, uncontrolled hypertension, or who have taken ergotamine or other triptans within 24 hours. Common side effects may include dizziness, fatigue, and nausea. Patients should discuss their complete medical history with their healthcare provider before starting treatment. This is a brand-name medication.
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